CUPS Editing Techniques and Tips

What does the acronym CUPS stand for in the context of editing?

• Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, Syntax

• Capitalization, Usage, Pronunciation, Spelling

• Capitalization, Understanding, Punctuation, Spelling

• Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling

Which of the following should always be capitalized?

• Common nouns

• Proper nouns

• Adjectives

• Verbs

In the sentence 'Keisha sings', which part is the singular subject?

• sings

• Keisha

• None of the above

• Keisha sings

Which verb tense is used in the sentence 'I will walk to school'?

• Past

• Present

• Future

• Present continuous

What punctuation mark is used to join two independent clauses with a conjunction?

• Semicolon

• Apostrophe

• Colon

• Comma

Which punctuation mark is used to show possession?

• Comma

• Apostrophe

• Colon

• Semicolon

How should dialogue be punctuated in writing?

• With semicolons

• With quotation marks

• With colons

• With commas

Which of the following is an example of a homophone?

• Their, there, they're

• To, too, two

• Its, it's

• All of the above

What should you do if you are unsure about the spelling of a word?

• Use a dictionary

• Skip the word

• Ask a friend

• Guess the spelling

What is the final step before publishing your final draft?

• Prewriting

• Drafting

• Editing

• Revising